Performance Tires for C230
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2017 C43, 1966 230SL, 2006 Jeep Rubicon
Performance Tires for C230
Hello. I just purchased this car a few months ago and I'm ready for the racing to start!
2006 C230
2.5 liter V-6
6-speed manual transmission
No sunroof (head room for helmet)
I have an extra set of stock size wheels (actually, from a 2007 C230 sport sedan) and I want to put performance tires on them for MBCA autocross and track events. I think I'll start the season at Summit Point on April 7.
http://www.gws-mbca.org/SummitPoint040708.html
Even though I started driving in MBCA events in 2005 and have particpated in about 8 autocross and 2 track events, I still consider myself a novice. So, what I'm looking for is advice on tires. I've been researching at www.tirerack.com and, of the products they sell, I've narrowed it down to 4 possibilities:
Extreme Performance Summer Tires
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R ($728) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Potenza+RE-01R
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 ($876) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....VAN+Neova+AD07
Track & Competition DOT Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup ($988) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ilot+Sport+Cup
Yokohama ADVAN A048 ($1,010) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=ADVAN+A048
Question One: Which catagory of tire?
- As a novice, I can't even decide on a catagory.
- I don't want to spend $1,000 every summer on tires. If I drive in 3 track days and 5 autocrosses in a year, will the Competition catagory tires last?
- How much longer will the Extreme Summer tires last? I know the wear ratings, I'm looking for personal experiences.
- How extreme is the performance differences between the catagories? Are Competition grade tires worth the 25% price increase and reduced tread wear?
Question Two: Which tire within each catagory?
- If you had to pick a tire from each catagory, which would you choose and why?
Question Three: Do you have a favorite tire not listed here?
- Tire Rack's brands are limited. Do you like using some other brand or model tire?
Thanks for the help. I would like to call Tire Rack on Monday 3/24, so quick responses are greatly appreciated!!
I hope to see you out on the track this year; in my rear view mirror!!
2006 C230
2.5 liter V-6
6-speed manual transmission
No sunroof (head room for helmet)
I have an extra set of stock size wheels (actually, from a 2007 C230 sport sedan) and I want to put performance tires on them for MBCA autocross and track events. I think I'll start the season at Summit Point on April 7.
http://www.gws-mbca.org/SummitPoint040708.html
Even though I started driving in MBCA events in 2005 and have particpated in about 8 autocross and 2 track events, I still consider myself a novice. So, what I'm looking for is advice on tires. I've been researching at www.tirerack.com and, of the products they sell, I've narrowed it down to 4 possibilities:
Extreme Performance Summer Tires
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R ($728) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Potenza+RE-01R
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07 ($876) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....VAN+Neova+AD07
Track & Competition DOT Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup ($988) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ilot+Sport+Cup
Yokohama ADVAN A048 ($1,010) - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=ADVAN+A048
Question One: Which catagory of tire?
- As a novice, I can't even decide on a catagory.
- I don't want to spend $1,000 every summer on tires. If I drive in 3 track days and 5 autocrosses in a year, will the Competition catagory tires last?
- How much longer will the Extreme Summer tires last? I know the wear ratings, I'm looking for personal experiences.
- How extreme is the performance differences between the catagories? Are Competition grade tires worth the 25% price increase and reduced tread wear?
Question Two: Which tire within each catagory?
- If you had to pick a tire from each catagory, which would you choose and why?
Question Three: Do you have a favorite tire not listed here?
- Tire Rack's brands are limited. Do you like using some other brand or model tire?
Thanks for the help. I would like to call Tire Rack on Monday 3/24, so quick responses are greatly appreciated!!
I hope to see you out on the track this year; in my rear view mirror!!
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depends on the weather
as a novice many groups will not allow you to run with R-compound tires so, that leaves us with the extreme performance catagory.
Looking at that catagory and knowing you are a novice I would suggest the RE01R as it is very progressive when reaching its limits and rather forgiving when pushed to hard. Also as a novice you will probably be very abusive to the tires, most are, so the lower cost is also a benefit
Looking at that catagory and knowing you are a novice I would suggest the RE01R as it is very progressive when reaching its limits and rather forgiving when pushed to hard. Also as a novice you will probably be very abusive to the tires, most are, so the lower cost is also a benefit
